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Designing and implementing clinical pathways for children with traumatic brain injuries

D M Buyer1, R C Savage2

  • 1HealthSouth Great Lakes Rehabilitation Hospital, 143 East Second Street, Erie, PA 16507, USA.

Neurorehabilitation
|February 15, 2014
PubMed

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Clinical pathways are essential for tracking progress in children with traumatic brain injuries (TBIs). Developing and implementing these pathways improves communication and program evaluation for TBI rehabilitation.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Rehabilitation
  • Neuroscience
  • Healthcare Management

Background:

  • Managed care growth necessitates outcome documentation for pediatric traumatic brain injury (TBI) patients.
  • Institutions require systematic progress tracking for rehabilitation programs.
  • Clinical pathways are established tools for outlining medical progress and outcomes.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To present the rationale for developing clinical pathways for pediatric TBI.
  • To identify essential components and rehabilitation areas for these pathways.
  • To outline implementation strategies for clinical pathways in pediatric TBI care.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review on clinical pathways and TBI rehabilitation.
  • Analysis of components for pediatric TBI-specific pathways.
  • Discussion of implementation in various settings (school, community).

Main Results:

  • Clinical pathways provide a structured approach to documenting TBI patient progress.
  • Pathways can be tailored to the specific needs of children with TBI.
  • Implementation enhances communication among families, funders, and staff.

Conclusions:

  • Clinical pathways are valuable tools for pediatric TBI rehabilitation.
  • They facilitate systematic program evaluation and improve interdisciplinary communication.
  • Tailored pathways support effective reintegration and long-term outcomes for children with TBI.

Keywords:
ChildrenClinical pathwaysHead injuryTraumatic brain injury

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